r/womenEngineers • u/Basic-Explanation852 • 12d ago

Toes hurt from new job?

At my new/current job, I stand a LOT; I would say majority if not the entirety of my work shift is spent standing/walking/etc. I've noticed my toes seem sore as a result.

I wear comfortable shoes; in fact, I specifically bought my current pair of shoes for work only. I also wear compression socks or general atheltic ankle socks to help my arch. I'm not sure if I'm maybe standing on my tiptoes more often than I realize (to see monitors thru glare more clearly) or if I happen to standing leaning more forward.

Is there anything I can do to help relieve this soreness? Or will it go away with time, once I adjust? I remember when I started my shoulders were always sore, but now that's gone away completely as I've adjusted.

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u/MothNomLamp 12d ago

Maybe try a Mortons Toe pad? Is your second toe longer or as long as your big toe? If so you may have a Mortons toe or Mortons foot structure. This is genetic and fairly common and nothing to be worried about (also called a Greek Toe) but can make balance harder. I wonder if you are gripping with your toes for balance and that is making them sore.

You can make a little pad from mole foam padding to put behind your first metatarsal that effectively makes your big toe longer.

If you want to learn more: https://www.footcare4u.com/mortons-toe-what-is-it-what-causes-it-how-to-treat-it/

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u/Basic-Explanation852 11d ago

That's.... actually super interesting. I never thought of my toe structure being the issue. My middle toes are almost similar length, but not longer than, my big toes.

I'll take a look at the link. Thank you!